Billy Nolen

Billy Nolen, FRAeS, currently serves as Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer and Chief Safety Officer at Archer since June 2023, alongside being a Board Member at AAR since October 2023. Nolen previously held key positions at the Federal Aviation Administration as FAA Administrator (A) and Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety from January 2022 to June 2023. Nolen's extensive background includes the role of Vice President for Safety, Security & Quality at WestJet, Executive Manager for Group Safety & Health at Qantas, and Senior Vice President for Safety, Security & Operations at Airlines for America. Notably, Nolen spent 26 years at American Airlines, culminating in the position of Managing Director for Employee Safety & Regulatory Affairs. Educational qualifications include a BS in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, along with several certificates in aviation safety and security from prestigious institutions.